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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Wally Kirwan, H.E. Dr. Eamonn McKee and Dr. Martin Mansergh (19 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Wally Kirwan, H.E. Dr. Eamonn McKee and Dr. Martin Mansergh (19 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: We could not hear the last three minutes of Ms Gildernew's contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Wally Kirwan, H.E. Dr. Eamonn McKee and Dr. Martin Mansergh (19 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Ms Gildernew. Before I call Dr. McKee, is there anybody else who wishes to make a contribution? Ms Begley and Claire Hanna, MP, indicated earlier.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Wally Kirwan, H.E. Dr. Eamonn McKee and Dr. Martin Mansergh (19 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: Senator Black cannot make a contribution, unfortunately, because she is not in the House. That is one of the rules of the committee. I thank Ms Begley for pointing that out. I am aware of that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Wally Kirwan, H.E. Dr. Eamonn McKee and Dr. Martin Mansergh (19 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Ms Begley. We will go back to Dr. McKee and then Dr. Mansergh and Mr. Kirwan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Wally Kirwan, H.E. Dr. Eamonn McKee and Dr. Martin Mansergh (19 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: I have no doubt. I call Dr. Mansergh. He is not from County Waterford so he will not have the same connection with Newfoundland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Wally Kirwan, H.E. Dr. Eamonn McKee and Dr. Martin Mansergh (19 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: I do not think that was me but if it was, it was a useful comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Wally Kirwan, H.E. Dr. Eamonn McKee and Dr. Martin Mansergh (19 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: I have enjoyed everybody's contributions today. I feel, if it is the correct word to use, humbled by the experience and our guests sharing with us all of the activities they engaged in for the good of everybody living on this island during their careers. Every one of them has been impressive and their knowledge is absolutely phenomenal. I am very interested in the views Dr. McKee...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Wally Kirwan, H.E. Dr. Eamonn McKee and Dr. Martin Mansergh (19 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: We will call the public meeting to a close now. The private session will not take long. I thank our guests again.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (19 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 15. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current status of the Meath County Council draft appraisal for the proposed Julianstown bypass, which aims to deal with the relentless congestion experienced in the village; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1343/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 71. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will commit to engaging with Iarnród Éireann in respect of the urgent need to reopen the Dunleer train station in County Louth, which lies between the main Drogheda and Dundalk stations, in order to reduce the significant number of commuters using vehicles in the mid-Louth area for their daily commute and to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (19 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 122. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the future use of a location (details supplied), following his visit to Drogheda in 2022 and his Department’s constructive engagement on the matter; if he will provide details of Louth County Council’s plan to develop the site to become a public realm for tourism and events; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Interest Rates (19 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 155. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the further measures his Department is considering in dealing with crippling rising interest rates, which are greatly affecting thousands of households across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1344/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (19 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 202. To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which he and his Department are managing the taxation of biofuels; if he is planning on changing policy in this regard going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56966/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Construction Industry (19 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 213. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the measures he and his Department are taking to decrease the cost of building materials, which is having a very negative impact on the construction industry and consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56965/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Inflation Rate (24 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 237. To ask the Minister for Finance what further measures his Department is considering in dealing with rising inflation in the year 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56473/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Inflation Rate (24 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: While I welcome the significant increased supports in the budget, including the reduction in taxation, the increase in social welfare payments and expanding the fuel allowance and making it easier for people to access, there is a significant problem for what we call the “working poor”, such as people who are on tracker mortgages. I have a constituent whose mortgage has gone up...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (18 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 85. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the €10 million fund to further support persons in, or at risk of, energy poverty this winter and into 2023 will provide vital electricity credits to the thousands of full-time mobile home residents who to date have been unable to access the Government credit despite being in one of the most vulnerable...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (18 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 160. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 13 December 2022, if he will outline the established survey application procedures that are referred to in his response; the process the owners of the hebble ship will need to undertake; the expected timeline for such a process if there is a risk of further deterioration of the recently...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (18 Jan 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 188. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a response will issue to concerns raised by a person (details supplied) in relation to taxpayer-funded services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63839/22]